UNHCR

Senior Protection Assistant- Community Engagement

Zarzis, Tunisia Full time

Deadline for Applications

November 27, 2025

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA5

Target Start Date

2026-01-01

Terms of Reference

The Senior Protection Assistant will play a key role in ensuring the effective implementation of protection activities at the field and community levels. She/he will maintain regular contact with refugee communities, coordinate with outreach volunteers, and support community structures to promote accountability, participation, and communication with communities. The incumbent will organize and conduct regular community consultations, identify protection risks, and ensure timely referral and follow-up in coordination with relevant units and partners.
She/he will also provide operational support to assistance interventions, including verification and distributions, first response in case of referrals, monitoring and follow up.

 

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Additional Qualifications

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Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance


Remote

No